Gabriel's Horses (Racing to Freedom Trilogy)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.39 (708 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561453986 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 161 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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His father, a free man married to a slave, is a trainer for Master Giles's stable of Thoroughbreds. Master Giles, a kind man, rewards the boy's cunning and bravery by granting him his freedom and a paid job as his top jockey. Outnumbered, his only choice is to take eight of the animals and run. More subtle signs of liberation are seen in the black freemen who call Giles "Mister" and the slaves who address him as "Master." The author grounds this fast-paced tale in historical fact by providing a nonfiction epilogue. Characters talk about the many faces of freedom, from actual emancipation, to being allowed to learn reading and writing, to realizing the dream of working at what you love. From School Library Journal Grade 5–8—A story set in Kentucky horse country during the Civil War. Although the war's impact in Kentucky is less dire than in other Southern states, marauding bands of Confederate raiders terrorize resid
The year is 1864 and twelve-year-old Gabriel hopes to one day become a famous horse jockey. Although he is a the son of a free black father and a slave mother, making him a slave as wellhe loves to help his father, one of the best horse trainers in Kentucky, care for the Thoroughbred racehorses on Master Giless farm. But the absence of his father brings the arrival of Mr. One Arm Dan Parmer and his band of Confederate raiders are threatening area farms and stealing horses. Newcastle and keep them safely out of the clutches of One Arm Dan and his men.. When Gabriels father enlists in a Colored Battalion to help the Union Army and earn enough money to purchase freedom for his wife and son, Gabriel is both proud and worried. Now it is up to Gabriel to protect the horses he loves from Mr. But the violence of war disrupts the familiar routine of daily life on the farm. Newcastle, a white horse trainer with harsh, cruel methods for handling horsesand people
Susan Williams Beckhorn said The Start of a Great Trilogy. Hart's beautifully researched and written story illuminates a forgotten aspect of Black, Civil War, and horse history. Her exploration of the meaning of freedom is particularly thought provoking. Gabriel's humanity, courage, and intelligence make the fact that he was born a slave all the more poingnant.Susan Williams,Wind Rider, Harper Collins "The Start of a Great Trilogy" according to Susan Williams Beckhorn. Hart's beautifully researched and written story illuminates a forgotten aspect of Black, Civil War, and horse history. Her exploration of the meaning of freedom is particularly thought provoking. Gabriel's humanity, courage, and intelligence make the fact that he was born a slave all the more poingnant.Susan Williams,Wind Rider, Harper Collins 2006. 006. A new look on freedom Sorella Gabriel, a young slave, dreams of becoming a famous jockey of his Master's horses. During one race, the current jockey's arm gets broken, and Gabriel gets to race for the first time. His hopes to become the official jockey, though, are crushed when his father enlists in the Union army to buy his mother's freedom. His father is quickly replaced with a new man, who doesn't mind using the whip-- either on the slaves or the horses. If that'. Deborah Sandford said An enlightening piece of historical fiction!. Book one of a trilogy, this provocative novel offers a satisfying read on its own. Set during the Civil War, author Alison Hart deftly engages readers in a swirl of circumstances that aptly portrays a slice of Black history in 186An enlightening piece of historical fiction! Deborah Sandford Book one of a trilogy, this provocative novel offers a satisfying read on its own. Set during the Civil War, author Alison Hart deftly engages readers in a swirl of circumstances that aptly portrays a slice of Black history in 1864 Kentucky, including slaves, freemen, thoroughbred horse racing, and Union soldiers. The story is told by 13-year-old Gabriel, whose father is a freeman and mother is a slave. Gabriel takes care of the horses . Kentucky, including slaves, freemen, thoroughbred horse racing, and Union soldiers. The story is told by 1An enlightening piece of historical fiction! Book one of a trilogy, this provocative novel offers a satisfying read on its own. Set during the Civil War, author Alison Hart deftly engages readers in a swirl of circumstances that aptly portrays a slice of Black history in 186An enlightening piece of historical fiction! Deborah Sandford Book one of a trilogy, this provocative novel offers a satisfying read on its own. Set during the Civil War, author Alison Hart deftly engages readers in a swirl of circumstances that aptly portrays a slice of Black history in 1864 Kentucky, including slaves, freemen, thoroughbred horse racing, and Union soldiers. The story is told by 13-year-old Gabriel, whose father is a freeman and mother is a slave. Gabriel takes care of the horses . Kentucky, including slaves, freemen, thoroughbred horse racing, and Union soldiers. The story is told by 13-year-old Gabriel, whose father is a freeman and mother is a slave. Gabriel takes care of the horses . -year-old Gabriel, whose father is a freeman and mother is a slave. Gabriel takes care of the horses